We used iTunes to convert an uncompressed .wav file into a high-quality (160 Kbps) MP3 file, and checked how many seconds each CPU took to perform this operation. Therefore, the results below are given in seconds, so the lower the number the better.
On MP3 conversion, the Core i7-3960X was 9.4% faster than the Core i7-990X and 31.3% faster than the AMD FX-8150.
Our review of MSI K9AGM2-FIH, a socket AM2 motherboard with on-board video based on the AMD 690G chipset featuring an on-board HDMI connector.
Today we are reviewing the Intel SSD 750 Series 1.2 TiB, which uses the PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface. Let’s compare its performance with the Kingston HyperX Savage 480 GiB SSD, which also uses the same interface.
Let’s test this very affordable 600 W power supply from OCZ that comes with a modular cabling system.
We tested the Thermaltake Jing, a tower CPU air cooler, with five U-shaped heatpipes and two 120 mm fans. Check it out!
Our review of the new GeForce 8800 GTS 320 MB from MSI, which is sold already overclocked. Check it out.
Let’s see the performance of the first DirectX 11 mid-range graphics chip released by NVIDIA, the GeForce GTS 450.